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The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

Independent journalist Nick Shirley called out CBS News reporter Jonah Kaplan over his video claiming that the Minnesota daycare centers Shirley visited were not "fraudulent."Kaplan, who works with CBS News' Minneapolis affiliate, posted a video shared on CBS News' X account on Tuesday that offered "its own analysis" of nearly a dozen daycare centers Shirley visited in his viral video.

Nick Shirley fires back at CBS News reporter suggesting Minnesota daycare centers weren't 'fraudulent'

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

A comprehensive review of clinical trials suggests that the widely prescribed opioid analgesic, tramadol, offers limited relief for chronic pain and may double the risk of serious adverse events. The findings challenge the common perception of tramadol as a safer alternative to other opioids, urging a reconsideration of its use.

New analysis shows tramadol may offer little relief — but much higher danger

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– WellSpan Health welcomed its first baby of the New Year early Thursday morning.According to WellSpan Health, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital in Lancaster County welcomed its first baby of the New Year just 30 minutes into 2026 at 12:30 a.m.

WellSpan welcomes first baby of the New Year

Miami reaches CFP final four after Cotton Bowl shockScott’s pick-six turns game against BuckeyesHurricanes one win from title game at homeKeionte Scott peeked over at the Miami sideline to see the reaction of his teammates as he sprinted 72 yards untouched for a touchdown returning an interception against defending national champion Ohio State.

Miami stun defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in CFP quarter-final

People are being reminded not to fire gunshots into the air for New Year's Day celebrations after a 10-year-old died after "celebratory" gunfire in MiamiA 10-year-old girl was killed by celebratory gunfire early on New Year’s Day earlier this year, as police warn that bullets fired into the air can return with deadly consequences.

Terrifying warning after 10-year-old girl killed by 'celebratory gunfire' on New Year's Day

Chinese oil tankers are pressing ahead with Venezuela-linked voyages despite a U.S. blockade and an escalating campaign of tanker seizures.Two Chinese-flagged VLCCs are operating near Venezuelan waters, with the Thousand Sunny due to arrive in mid-January and the Xing Ye waiting off French Guiana, according to a new report by Lloyd's List.

Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge US Blockade off Venezuela

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

A 23-year-old Mexican gang queenpin known for carving out the hearts of her victims and offering them up as sacrifices to a pagan god of death has landed half a century in prison.Michelle Angelica Pineda, a k a “La Chely,” was tried in the Mexican state of Chihuahua and sentenced to 50 years behind bars Friday, the FBI said in a release.

23-year-old drug queenpin who offered up victims’ hearts to Mexican death god gets half a century behind bars

The former House speaker called out Trump, and those around the president for enabling him.Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she didn’t watch President Donald Trump’s wild prime-time speech earlier this month for one simple reason.“I’ve had enough of him,” she told ABC’s Jonathan Karl in a new interview.

'Something's Wrong There': Nancy Pelosi Sounds Alarm On Trump's 'Mental Incapacity'

The Pittsburgh Steelers were handily beaten in their loss to the Green Bay Packers during Week 8 of the 2025 season.To add to that pain, the Steelers also lost a depth piece for the remainder of the season during the loss, as defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale was taken out of the game with a torn ACL.

NFL Reinstates Steelers Defender After Suspension

The calendar flips from 2025 to 2026 this week, meaning millions of Americans will be ringing in the new year with friends and family. Consumers who need to pick up some last-minute party supplies are in luck this year.That's because most grocery, retail, and restaurant chains will remain open on New Year's Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, while some will be shutting their doors on New Year's Day.

When does Walmart open and close on New Year's Eve 2025? See store hours

Jennifer Lopez ushered in 2026 onstage, performing night two of her Up All Night Las Vegas residency on December 31.Her 17-year-old twins Max and Emme joined their mom for a sweet midnight kiss.After they left the stage, Lopez got vulnerable about a time in her life when she was “ready to give up on everything”—after splitting from the twins’ father Marc Anthony.

Jennifer Lopez Kisses Her Twins Onstage on New Year’s Eve Before Recounting a Time When She Was “Ready to Give Up on Everything”

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: A woman who told her family she was heading to a party was brutally raped, stabbed, and burned alive by men she considered 'friends,' court heard.A woman who told her family she was going to a New Year's Eve celebration was viciously raped, stabbed, and set ablaze by people she trusted as "friends."

Woman 'burned alive by friends' she trusted after being told they'd take her to a movie

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson share details of their father's last-minute decision in new memoirHow Ricky Nelson’s last phone call saved his sons’ livesThe Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, reflect on their father Ricky Nelson’s final call and legacy and discuss their new memoir, ‘What Happened to Your Hair?’

Ricky Nelson’s sons recall his final call that saved their lives before plane crash

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

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President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

From free buses to city-owned grocery stores, here are Mamdani’s key economic promisesNew York City braces for Mamdani's inaugurationPsychotherapist Jonathan Alpert joins 'The Sunday Briefing' to discuss New York City's mental preparation for Zohran Mamdani to officially take office and how Americans can stick to their New Year's resolutions.

New York City is about to test Mamdani’s progressive economic vision

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer opened up about the team's decision to part ways with Trevon Diggs.When the Dallas Cowboys made the trip back home following a win over the Washington Commanders on Christmas, former All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs was not on the team flight.

Brian Schottenheimer gets honest, breaks silence on Trevon Diggs release

Get a Flu ShotYou may not be able to prevent catching a cold or the flu, but you can greatly reduce your chances and decrease the likelihood that you'll have a severe case if you do get sick. The well established advice meant to keep you healthy also protects others by reducing the spread of these diseases.

How to Make It Through Cold and Flu Season

Thanks to a tracker, the new owner noticed a random driver taking it home. Turns out they were the actual owner.Buying a dream car is usually an incredible rush. After weeks, months, or even years of poring over listings, the keys hit your palm.

Miami Florida Dealership Convinces Rare Jeep Buyer to Return to the Lot so They Could Steal It Back

Fifty years ago, weeks before the premiere of the show that would become “Saturday Night Live,” Chevy Chase had a camera test.NBC execs wanted to see how the untested cast of the late-night series looked onscreen. Many of them were nervous. But Chase knew how he looked.

How Chevy Chase made ‘Weekend Update’ work

More than 100 people recently got sick in a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on a Celebrity Cruises ship.Among the 3,042 guests on board Celebrity Eclipse, 95 reported being ill during a voyage that ended on Dec. 28, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with nine crew members.

100+ sick in Celebrity Cruises gastrointestinal illness outbreak

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

Getting in shape doesn’t have to mean signing up for a pricey gym membership or committing to hours of workouts each week. Getting your body moving can be simple, fun, and completely doable at home.Adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, plus two days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.